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Taoiseach announces reopening plan with haircuts, click-and-collect and garden meet-ups back from 10 May
Taoiseach announces reopening plan with haircuts, click-and-collect and garden meet-ups back from 10 May
Dáil told taxi drivers forced to call off today's protest - but gardaí say it was a matter for the groups alone
Dáil told taxi drivers forced to call off today's protest - but gardaí say it was a matter for the groups alone
New Catholic school sex education programme not in line with Government policy, says Tánaiste
New Catholic school sex education programme not in line with Government policy, says Tánaiste
European Parliament votes to introduce EU Covid-19 passports - with some changes
European Parliament votes to introduce EU Covid-19 passports - with some changes
Justice Minister Helen McEntee gives birth to a baby boy
Justice Minister Helen McEntee gives birth to a baby boy
The 9 at 9 Covid-19 restrictions being eased over the next few weeks is making the headlines today.
Hairdressers and inter-county travel due to reopen on 10 May, while beer gardens and outdoor dining set for 7 June
Hairdressers and inter-county travel due to reopen on 10 May, while beer gardens and outdoor dining set for 7 June
Wednesday
28 Apr 2021
'A difficult day': Reaction as Arlene Foster announces she is to step down as leader of the DUP
'A difficult day': Reaction as Arlene Foster announces she is to step down as leader of the DUP
Leaks, refurbs and lockdown outbursts: Why is pressure mounting on Boris Johnson?
Leaks, refurbs and lockdown outbursts: Why is pressure mounting on Boris Johnson?
These are the party pressure points that led to Arlene Foster's decision to quit as DUP leader
These are the party pressure points that led to Arlene Foster's decision to quit as DUP leader
Government to review how Lotto funds are given to charity after concerns about 'transparency' of system
Government to review how Lotto funds are given to charity after concerns about 'transparency' of system
Government likely to scrap €9 rule as minister says outdoors makes it safe 'not whether you eat chicken nuggets'
Government likely to scrap €9 rule as minister says outdoors makes it safe 'not whether you eat chicken nuggets'
O'Gorman stresses GSK's 'moral obligation' over vaccine trials but company's position 'remains unchanged'
O'Gorman stresses GSK's 'moral obligation' over vaccine trials but company's position 'remains unchanged'
Taoiseach says largest delivery of Pfizer vaccines to Ireland - 191,800 doses - arrived today
Taoiseach says largest delivery of Pfizer vaccines to Ireland - 191,800 doses - arrived today
The final hurdle: Post-Brexit trade deal given 'big green light' by MEPs
The final hurdle: Post-Brexit trade deal given 'big green light' by MEPs
Tuesday
27 Apr 2021
Taoiseach highlights difficulties in domestic use of the ‘green cert’ or vaccine bonus to access services
Taoiseach highlights difficulties in domestic use of the ‘green cert’ or vaccine bonus to access services
We should be a ‘less puritanical’ and a 'little more relaxed' about those enjoying themselves outdoors, says Varadkar
We should be a ‘less puritanical’ and a 'little more relaxed' about those enjoying themselves outdoors, says Varadkar
Bessborough survivor says more women 'will die not knowing if their child is rotting in a septic tank'
Bessborough survivor says more women 'will die not knowing if their child is rotting in a septic tank'
Pregnant women to be offered Covid-19 vaccines as Cabinet accepts NIAC advice
Pregnant women to be offered Covid-19 vaccines as Cabinet accepts NIAC advice
India to be added to Ireland's mandatory hotel quarantine list
India to be added to Ireland's mandatory hotel quarantine list
Former housing minister Eoghan Murphy resigns as TD for Dublin Bay South
Former housing minister Eoghan Murphy resigns as TD for Dublin Bay South
The 9 at 9 Here’s what’s making headlines this morning.
Vaccines: Pharmacists 'frustrated' with slow involvement, while NIAC Johnson & Johnson advice reported
Vaccines: Pharmacists 'frustrated' with slow involvement, while NIAC Johnson & Johnson advice reported
Boris Johnson accused of saying he'd rather let Covid-19 'rip' than impose 'mad' lockdown last year
Boris Johnson accused of saying he'd rather let Covid-19 'rip' than impose 'mad' lockdown last year
'We want to have families left to go back to': Medics here say Ireland must help India tackle huge Covid-19 wave
'We want to have families left to go back to': Medics here say Ireland must help India tackle huge Covid-19 wave
Monday
26 Apr 2021
President Higgins signs law paving the way for the naming of child murder victims
President Higgins signs law paving the way for the naming of child murder victims
Zoos and wildlife parks, tennis and golf: Here's what restrictions are changing today
Zoos and wildlife parks, tennis and golf: Here's what restrictions are changing today
Another 'outdoor summer': Here's when to expect this week's Covid re-opening decisions
Another 'outdoor summer': Here's when to expect this week's Covid re-opening decisions
Sunday
25 Apr 2021
Illegal adoption investigator says she was treated 'disrespectfully and in an unprofessional manner' by Dept
Illegal adoption investigator says she was treated 'disrespectfully and in an unprofessional manner' by Dept
Saturday
24 Apr 2021
'My foster father wiped down everything I touched': Call to tackle racism in social care
'My foster father wiped down everything I touched': Call to tackle racism in social care
Friday
23 Apr 2021
Dominic Cummings hits back at Downing Street sources who blamed him for leaking Dyson texts
Dominic Cummings hits back at Downing Street sources who blamed him for leaking Dyson texts
Covid-19: Hospital numbers at lowest level since early October as 13 new walk-in test centres to open
Covid-19: Hospital numbers at lowest level since early October as 13 new walk-in test centres to open
Sinn Féin appointed officer to manage voter database only after being contacted by DPC
Sinn Féin appointed officer to manage voter database only after being contacted by DPC
Thursday
22 Apr 2021
Stormont leaders call on Irish Government to share data on passengers arriving on the island
Stormont leaders call on Irish Government to share data on passengers arriving on the island
No medical students have been hired as vaccinators, despite Minister saying they were giving jabs at vaccine centres
No medical students have been hired as vaccinators, despite Minister saying they were giving jabs at vaccine centres
'It's a children's burial ground': Expert claims map of Bessborough site is correct
'It's a children's burial ground': Expert claims map of Bessborough site is correct
Varadkar says it's 'extraordinary' under 35s are experiencing their second recession in their adult life
Varadkar says it's 'extraordinary' under 35s are experiencing their second recession in their adult life
Mary Lou McDonald says voters can 'of course' ask Sinn Féin what information the party holds on them
Mary Lou McDonald says voters can 'of course' ask Sinn Féin what information the party holds on them
Over 1,000 arrested at Russian marches calling for Alexei Navalny to be freed from prison
Over 1,000 arrested at Russian marches calling for Alexei Navalny to be freed from prison
The 9 at 9 Here’s what’s making headlines this morning.